{"product_id":"bend-dont-break-a-memoir-of-endurance","title":"Bend, Don't Break: A Memoir of Endurance","description":"\"Reading about O'Mara's battle can be harrowing, but in the end it's inspiring. O'Mara already was among my heroes...After reading this book, he's even more of one.\" ― Arkansas Democrat-Gazette\n\n‘Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.’\n\nLimerick man Frank O’Mara had the athletics career most only dream of, competing for Ireland in three Olympic Games and breaking Irish and world records. After his retirement from running, he settled in the US with his family and made his way to the top of the telecoms industry.\n\nThen at age forty-eight, his life changed forever when he was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease. The progression was rapid, causing severe muscle cramps, tremors, and eventually the inability to walk and at times even speak.\n\nIn this inspiring memoir, Frank recounts his battle with Parkinson’s. At first in denial, he eventually found the strength that made him successful as an athlete and in business – using determination, and humour to weather the worst phases of the disease. He learned to face each hurdle as he came to it: to bend, but not break.\n\nOne man’s life-affirming story of facing adversity with grace and courage.\n\nUpdated Edition\n\nIncludes a new Afterword by Frank O'Mara\n\nTable of Contents\n\nPrologue: Sometimes you have to accept the unbelievable\n\nCome and get your love\n\nPlay the role as scripted\n\nDon't Fixate on worst-case scenarios\n\nDon't be discouraged\n\nKeep your word\n\nGreat Results require great risk\n\nBlock out distractions\n\nStick with it\n\nStand for something\n\nDon't look beyond your headlights\n\nTake responsibility\n\nKeep an open mind\n\nTake a Walk in their shoes\n\nStay current, stay relevant\n\nSurround yourself with positive people\n\nThere are no shortcuts\n\nBe prepared to go it alone\n\nOne step at a time\n\nReset Expectations Regularly\n\nEpilogue: Don't Fool Yourself\n\nAcknowledgements\n\nFrank O'Mara: Athletic Achievements 283\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1788496051\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1788496051.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:O'Mara, Frank\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Mass market paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43067482177597,"sku":"BVV.1788496051.G","price":13.81,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1788496051-0.jpg?v=1774647330","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/bend-dont-break-a-memoir-of-endurance","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}